Acts 25:11 records Paul's appeal to Caesar — Agrippa's remark that he could be freed directly follows from that appeal.

In Acts 25:12, Festus orders Paul's appeal to Caesar—the decision Agrippa later says could have been avoided. This shows the narrative cause of Agrippa's remark.

Acts 25:25 has Festus declaring Paul innocent but appealing; Agrippa echoes that he could be freed. Both affirm Paul's innocence despite the appeal.

Acts 28:18 records Paul's own claim that the Romans wanted to release him, matching Agrippa's later assessment. Consistent testimony of no capital offense.

Acts 25:21 records Festus's decision to hold Paul for Caesar's hearing, which Agrippa later references when saying Paul could be freed.

In Acts 28:19, Paul explains to Rome's Jews that he appealed to Caesar because of Jewish opposition—giving the backstory to Agrippa's comment.